chipotle chile sauce recipe | mexican side dish recipes index | mexican recipes

By PapaBob

A simple, hot smoky table sauce that is delicious with grilled meats. You can
also sprinkle it on tacos.
Refrigerate up to Two Weeks.

Ingredients

• 3 fresh tomatillos, husked and washed
• 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 3 canned chiles chipotles, seeded
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Lay a square of aluminum foil in a cast iron skillet set over medium heat; set
the tomatillos on top of the foil. Turn often until soft and blackened in spots,
about 10 minutes.

Place the tomatillos, garlic, chipotles and 2 tablespoons water in a blender
container and purée. Scrape into a sauce dish, season with salt, and stir in a
little more water to give it a light, saucy consistency. If a smokier flavor is
desired, stir in a teaspoon or two of the sauce from the canned chiles
chipotles.